Skool Administrasie/ School Adminstration

1. Gedragskode/ Code of Conduct

The aim of this code of conduct is to establish a disciplined and purposeful school
environment which promotes and maintains the quality of learning.

1. AIMS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT

Creating a positive and effective learning culture and sound education.
Developing and furthering mutual respect among staff members and the parent
community inside the school.

Clearly defining the roles of educators, learners and parents to promote
effective learning.

Promoting order and discipline, which is essential for effecting learning inside
the school environment. The development of the young immature learner in
totality and guidance to adulthood (maturity).

2. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR LEARNERS

Learners will always behave with dignity according to the disposition of
Millennium Primary. They will not discredit the good name of the school through
any actions in the school situation or privately.

The school focuses primarily on academic education and achievement.
Violation of the educational climate of the school by any learner will not be
tolerated. The teacher’s discipline in the class situation will be accepted by all
learners without exceptions, and every task given will be completed accurately
and punctually. Strict actions will be taken against any learner whose actions
may disrupt the generally organised, calm and dignified progress of the teaching
and learning situation.

Learners will respect all teachers and persons in authoritative positions, e.g.
leaders, class leaders, sport captains, coaches, umpires and parents. This
applies to the school, school grounds, official and non official school excursions
and on the way to and from school.

All learners undertake to respect the dignity of co-learners as well as staff
members. They will submit to all basic principles of good manners and may not
in any way do harm to someone else.

Learners will be devoted to their studies and they will display punctuality,
honesty, kindness and responsibility in all their actions.

Learners undertake to handle school property with respect and to always be
aware of saving the environment.

NO CELLPHONES ALLOWED WITHOUT PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS WITH
THE PRINCIPAL

IF A LEARNER IS LATE FOR SCHOOL TWICE A WEEK, THE LEARNER WILL
RECEIVE A DIRECT DETENTION

THE SCHOOL TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEARNERS IN
THE WAITING AREA AFTER 15:00

Boys: Gel is not allowed.
Boys hair should be above the ears and should not touch the eyebrows.
No colouring of hair. Hair even. No “steps” and short on top. Hair not
shaven clean around the ears.

Girls: Longer hair reaching the collar must be fastened or braided.
All accessories must be red or black.
No decorated hair accessories.
No make up will be allowed.
No colouring of hair.
Girls fringes must not reach the eyebrows.

Nails: Short and clean, no cutex.

Jewellery: Only one signature ring and watch (No SMART watches). Only small
golden or silver earrings and plain studs will be allowed. (One per ear)
Boys are not allowed to wear earrings, bangles or pendants.

Violations are indicated at each term’s detention. PUNISHMENT:
8 violations per weekDetention from 13:30 - 16:30
NO SUPERVISION AFTER 17:00

After second detention, parents will be contacted to arrange a meeting with the
disciplinary committee where a warning letter will be signed.

If there is no improvement in behaviour after the warning letter is signed, it can
result in temporary suspension.

In the case of serious violations e.g. smoking or drinking at school, drugs,
vandalism, pornography, etc. parents will be phoned immediately for an
appointment at school.

If a learner’s violations are not signed within two days of the violation date, he/she
will receive a direct detention.

If a learner’s detention marks are over the limit, his/her privileges will be taken
away e.g. leadership roles, honours evening attendance, outings, etc.

If a learner’s diary is destroyed or lost, he/she must buy his/her own diary. If a diary
is not covered with plastic, detention marks will be given.

Parents who do not fetch their children at the waiting area within half an hour after
detention, will be invited for an appointment at school and their children can be
taken to the Krugersdorp Police Station.

If a learner’s detention letter is not signed within two days, he/she will get another
direct detention for the following week.

You can be asked to keep your child at home for a while or transfer him/her to
another school if he/she has too many violations.

Our school comes out at 13:30. Learners who participate in sport and/or cultural
activities will practice until 14:30. The rest of the learners may go home at 13:30.
There are no supervision after 15:00 in the waiting area. The parents who leave
their children after 15:00 could be reported to the welfare for neglect of their
children. School aftercare is available.

There will be voluntary supervision classes where learners can do homework
under supervision. Learners will not be allowed in the waiting area during this
time.

The school takes no responsibility if a learner does not report to a supervision
class, walks around on school grounds or leaves the school grounds.

If a child has no violations for a week, he/she is allowed to wear casual clothes on
the Friday.

Our main goal at Laerskool Millennium Primary is to keep your child happy and
safe. Therefore we need strong discipline at all times. Please co-operate in this
matter.

For any enquiries, please contact the following persons during school
hours at 011 953 3786/7.